4388 - Colposcopy Nurse & Cervical Screening Provider Lead

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnsley seeks a Colposcopy Nurse & Cervical Screening Provider Lead to lead the colposcopy service and oversee the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. This role requires a BSCCP-accredited Nurse Colposcopist with significant clinical and management experience. The ideal candidate will coordinate clinic capacities and maintain national safety standards while providing compassionate care. A strong commitment to women's health and effective teamwork is essential. Join us in delivering exceptional services to our community.

Qualifications

• Professional clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training.
• Significant experience managing screening services and Gynaecology.
• Thorough knowledge of NHSCSP pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the colposcopy service.
• Maintain adherence to national standards for patient safety.
• Ensure effective operational management of the service.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Specialist knowledge of health-related screening

Management experience

Gynaecology experience

Multi-disciplinary case discussion

Education

Degree in Nursing or equivalent

NHSCSP approved CSPL training qualification

Job description

4388 - Colposcopy Nurse & Cervical Screening Provider Lead

An exciting new role has beenestablished as part of the colposcopy service at Barnsley Hospital for aColposcopy Nurse and Cervical Screening Provider Lead.

We are seeking an experiencedBSCCP (British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology)-accredited NurseColposcopist to join the team here at Barnsley you will practice autonomously,undertaking diagnostic, therapeutic, and treatment procedures using advancedclinical judgment. You may also act as a Colposcopy trainer in line with BSCCPrequirements.

The ideal candidate will bringrecent clinical and management experience and be well-versed in the QualityAssurance standards essential for delivering exceptional care.

The role involves supportingand developing the colposcopy service to deliver safe, effective, andcompassionate care. You will coordinate clinic capacity, work collaborativelywith the Lead Consultant Colposcopist, and contribute to achieving clinical objectives.

The role will lead the Trustscervical screening programme, working closely with clinicians in the serviceand the Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS).

This role will have dedicated administrative support.

If you're passionate aboutwomen's health and committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionatecare, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Their role is to oversee and co-ordinate the quality and effectiveness of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) services provided within the organisation. CSPLs also play a vital role in the audit of invasive cervical cancers and in ensuring that the individual elements of local programmes work together to provide the best possible service and outcomes for women.

The Colposcopy Service at Barnsley is highly regarded andprovides a quality service for patients in Barnsley. The colposcopy team ismade up of four consultants, one specialist and one colposcopy nursespecialist.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the colposcopy service,ensuring seamless and high-quality patient care

Maintain adherence to national standards forpatient safety and clinical practice, including preparing and reporting onnational audits and reports

Collaborate Colposcopy team to support thedevelopment and delivery of the cervical screening service, aligning with NHSEngland Service specifications

Oversee the effective and efficient operationalmanagement of the Colposcopy Service on a day-to-day basis, ensuring smoothservice delivery

For any questions relating to the role please do nothesitate to contact - Tracy Taylor, ADON [e-mail] tel: [phone] or Kathrine Geddes, Matron [e-mail] tel: [phone]

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proudof the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience.
• Specialist knowledge of health-related screening.
• Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the NHSCSP pathways.
• Hold a NHSCSP approved CSPL training qualification

Experience

• Significant experience of clinical responsibility for screening services.
• Experience in Colposcopy treatment clinic.
• Experience in Gynaecology
• Experience of pathways in cancer, womens services, pathology and/or governance.
• Knowledge of the NHSCSP Audit of Invasive Cervical Cancers. Ability to demonstrate knowledge across disciplines.
• Aware of the guidance for managing NHS screening incidents and the process to follow and to be able to ensure all relevant staff are also aware.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary case discussions.
• Experience of ensuring that operational policies and quality management systems are implemented across the programme (in conjunction with clinical and operational leads
• Experience of clinical responsibility for cervical screening services.
• Experience in completing the audit of invasive cervical cancers.
• Experience in attending Meetings.
• Knowledge of Barnsleys cervical screening activity.
• Experience of the NHSCSP.
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.